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New School Year Brings Major Financial Uncertainty for Students
This fall, financial aid offices will be rolling out significant changes in federal aid policy with insufficient guidance. Colleges must respond with corresponding investments and support.
Michigan Narrows Gap in Who Can Get Free Community College Tuition
Michigan is expanding one of its free community college tuition programs, hopefully permanently. The state has two such initiatives. Its...
Early Decision Lawsuit Proceeds, but Some Defendants Dismissed
A judge has dismissed the Common Application Inc. and two other nonuniversity defendants from a lawsuit alleging a conspiracy among...
BU Offers Free Tuition to Families Earning Up to $200K
Starting this fall, Boston University will offer free tuition to students whose families earn up to $200,000 and have typical...
Is State Aid Broken—and Can It Be Fixed?
Each year, some states end up unable to meet demand for financial aid. Some officials are studying how to make their programs more reliable, but that might mean making sacrifices.
U. of Alaska Plans to End Out-of-State Tuition Rates
Out-of-state students will no longer have to pay higher tuition rates to attend the University of Alaska, pending final approval...
Where Enrollment Stands as Fall 2026 Approaches
Although six in 10 enrollment leaders said their colleges had met their fall 2026 enrollment goals, that number was lower for small colleges, which also discounted more and relied on campus visits to convert prospective students.
Rice to Give Free Tuition to Students From Families Earning $200K or Less
Rice University in Houston is expanding its free tuition program, the university announced in a news release Monday. Beginning in...